Hey Chef vs PourDirection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hey Chef
Easily order food ahead for pickup or delivery, customize your meals, and access exclusive deals. The app supports various payment methods and allows for order feedback.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Skip the line
- Exclusive offers
- Loyalty programs
- Customize orders
- Delivery options
- Multiple payment options
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With the Hey Chef mobile app you can: • Order ahead and skip the line • Benefit from exclusive offers and loyalty programs • Customize your order • Delivery options • Provide feedback • Pay with Google and Apple pay NOTE: Application features can vary by location.
PourDirection
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PourDirection is the fastest way to find somewhere to go tonight. Choose what you're after — bars, restaurants, clubs, dispensaries, late-night spots — and PourDirection points you there. Literally. A compass navigates you to the nearest match, no scrolling, no searching required. See everything around you on a live map. Get walking distance, hours, ratings, and photos at a glance. Found the spot? Tap Let's Go and you're moving. Need a ride? Book an Uber directly from the app in one tap. No algorithms. No endless lists. Just the nearest good time, pointed right at you. PourDirection is free to use. Upgrade to PourPro to remove ads and support the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hey Chef at none against PourDirection's 1. Hey Chef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). PourDirection's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PourDirection sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Hey Chef asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hey Chef ships an update every 3 months, PourDirection every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Hey Chef | PourDirection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aramark Canada Ltd. | WILLIAM ROBERT FRANK KIZELL |
Bugs and requests
Hey Chef
Reported bugs
11 issues- Does not send access code
- Does not send security code
- Does not send pin to log in
- Stopped working after recent update
- Became very glitchy after recent update
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- Order placed for closed restaurant
- Contact us button doesn’t work
- Glitches out when adding student card
- Won’t accept any payment method
- App must be restarted multiple times to see menu
- Technical difficulties message on iPhone
Requested features
5 requests- Add instructions for code input
- Add “order is ready” feature
- Better location services to find cafes
- More customization options for drinks (e.g., Starbucks)
- Allow users to schedule orders with clear indication of preparation time
PourDirection
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hey Chef
No in-app purchases
PourDirection
- PourPro$9.991 Year
